Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Let's build a classic coffee table for my mom with a bottom shelf, a hidden drawer...and a few screws ups along the way :)
Grab the printable plans to build your own: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/square-coffee-table-with-drawer-building-plans
You can find additional project details, tips, and more here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-square-farmhouse-coffee-table
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Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to glue up a table top: woodshopdiaries.com/whats-up-wednesday-topping-it-off
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
Choosing the right screws for DIY projects: woodshopdiaries.com/choosing-diy-cabinet-furniture-screws
How to sand wood: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-sand-wood
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Circular Saw: amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Kreg AccuCut (optional): amzn.to/3UTng7W
Drill/Driver (and drilling bits): amzn.to/4bOEU3i
Table Saw
Pocket Hole Jig (720): amzn.to/45pHpoN
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig (optional): amzn.to/3TbWyac
Long Clamps (for table top)
Belt Sander: amzn.to/4gRoM1W
Orbital Sander: SurfPrep Orbital Sander
Materials:
(4) 2 ¾″ Square x 18″ table Legs (Osborne Wood Products Part 1326 used here): osbornewood.com/products/heritage-coffee-table-leg-1
(2) 2x12x8′ boards
(2) 1x10x8′ boards
(2) 1x6x8′ boards
(1) 1x2x8′ board
(1) 2’x4′ sheet (¼ sheet) ¾″ plywood
(1) 2’x4′ sheet (¼ sheet) ¼″ plywood
(1) pair 20″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4gQeZZM
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws (50 count box): amzn.to/3RRnYSc
1 lb box 1 ¼” wood screws
Assorted Washers
Wood Glue
Finish: Minwax Early American Wood Stain & Minwax Polycrylic Clear Coat
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Material Choices
01:52 Gluing up table top #1
03:04 Assembling the coffee table base
05:08 Reconsidering the table top choice
06:03 Gluing up table top #2
07:10 Adding supports & drawer to coffee table
10:38 Gluing up table top #3
12:13 Cutting the bottom shelf
12:40 Finish & Assembly
14:14 One last screw up
15:42 FINAL REVEAL
Let's build a classic coffee table for my mom with a bottom shelf, a hidden drawer...and a few screws ups along the way :)
Grab the printable plans to build your own: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/square-coffee-table-with-drawer-building-plans
You can find additional project details, tips, and more here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-square-farmhouse-coffee-table
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources To Use with This Project:
How to glue up a table top: woodshopdiaries.com/whats-up-wednesday-topping-it-off
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
Choosing the right screws for DIY projects: woodshopdiaries.com/choosing-diy-cabinet-furniture-screws
How to sand wood: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-sand-wood
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Circular Saw: amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Kreg AccuCut (optional): amzn.to/3UTng7W
Drill/Driver (and drilling bits): amzn.to/4bOEU3i
Table Saw
Pocket Hole Jig (720): amzn.to/45pHpoN
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig (optional): amzn.to/3TbWyac
Long Clamps (for table top)
Belt Sander: amzn.to/4gRoM1W
Orbital Sander: SurfPrep Orbital Sander
Materials:
(4) 2 ¾″ Square x 18″ table Legs (Osborne Wood Products Part 1326 used here): osbornewood.com/products/heritage-coffee-table-leg-1
(2) 2x12x8′ boards
(2) 1x10x8′ boards
(2) 1x6x8′ boards
(1) 1x2x8′ board
(1) 2’x4′ sheet (¼ sheet) ¾″ plywood
(1) 2’x4′ sheet (¼ sheet) ¼″ plywood
(1) pair 20″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4gQeZZM
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws (50 count box): amzn.to/3RRnYSc
1 lb box 1 ¼” wood screws
Assorted Washers
Wood Glue
Finish: Minwax Early American Wood Stain & Minwax Polycrylic Clear Coat
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Material Choices
01:52 Gluing up table top #1
03:04 Assembling the coffee table base
05:08 Reconsidering the table top choice
06:03 Gluing up table top #2
07:10 Adding supports & drawer to coffee table
10:38 Gluing up table top #3
12:13 Cutting the bottom shelf
12:40 Finish & Assembly
14:14 One last screw up
15:42 FINAL REVEAL
